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"The Simpsons", 2001.
This paper takes a close look at the animated series, "The Simpsons".
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 49.95
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This paper analyzes the animated series "The Simpsons" by Matt Groening. It shows that the characters depict the nuclear Western family and faces the same struggles and celebrates the same joys as everyone. The writer takes various episodes and explains how they prove the "normalness" of these yellow skinned characters.
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The Simpsons first appeared on the Tracey Ullman Show in 1987. They were an animated family of crudely-drawn, yellow-skinned characters with no patience for quality time or touchy-feely moments?in fact, the father, Homer, tried to strangle his son, Bart, in almost every episode. The public responded so well to this dysfunctional family that in 1989, Fox Network offered Simpsons? creator Matt Groening his own show. In 1989, The Simpsons aired a half hour long Christmas special (?Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire?). The Simpsons premiered as a weekly series in January, 1990 (Groening 14-18). The series is still running. Because the characters are animated, they have not aged."
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"The Simpsons", 2004.
An analysis of the use of satire in the popular television show, "The Simpsons".
1,097 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper analyzes one of the longest-running cartoon shows on television today, "The Simpsons". The paper contends that "The Simpsons" has always operated on two levels, appealing to children as a fast-paced cartoon and to older audiences for its wit and satire. The paper describes how the show reflects various aspects of American life, including parenting, religion, and discrimination to help us see our own flaws and laugh at ourselves.
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"Homer Simpsons is the device for delivering the most satiric comments on everything ranging from alcohol to children to law to religion. What makes this satire quite wholesome and hilarious is the lack of subtlety with which it is presented to the audience. Homer isn?t interested in pleasing anyone so he says what is on his mind and that takes the viewers by complete surprise, though may be no longer with everybody becoming familiar with the show?s incongruity. MacGregor maintains: ?It is Homer Simpson who drives the show?As a moving, ever expanding satire, he is at once the best and worst of American dadness. He is forever wanting the things he'll never have, scheming to get them and failing, his appetites and disappointments as classic as the central conflicts from which all great theater and literature derives.? (MacGregor 27)"
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A Study of "The Simpsons", 2007.
This paper offers an ethnography research study of "The Simpsons," focusing on episode 1X05, "Bart the General."
1,164 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper relates that one of the longest running series in television history is the animated series, "The Simpsons." The paper reveals that there are some important cultural issues under consideration in virtually every episode. The paper provides an ethnographic analysis, including an analysis of the verbal and nonverbal communication styles used in a selected episode and the cultural artifacts that emerge in the process. The paper discusses what types of new knowledge can be inferred from this episode and describes the culture that is expressed in the viewer's interaction. The paper concludes that this series provides a wealth of insightful and timely information that can be used to develop an accurate analysis of what is really important to many Americans and what cultural implications are involved for certain types of behaviors.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"In this regard, Japp and Meister (2002) report that, "On April 19, 1987, America was introduced to the Simpsons, the title family of the first animated prime-time television series since the 1960s" (p. 63). Unlike the unrealistic versions of the American family portrayed in earlier series such as, "Ozzie and Harriet" and "Father Knows Best," "The Simpsons" captures the essence of family life for many Americans today. In fact, described by its creator and executive producer, Matt Groening, as "a celebration of the American family at its wildest" (Steiger, 1999, p. 1, cited in Japp & Meister, 2002, p. 63), "The Simpsons" provided American audiences with a critical view of mainstream social and cultural norms of the day."
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The Simpsons, 2001.
This is a review of an episode of the television series, "The Simpsons."
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper is an analysis of the popular television series, "The Simpsons." The author looks at the episode "Jaws Wired Shut" in order to illustrate how the characters in this series are a portrayal of many of the families that are found in America today. The author shows how Homer and Marge, the father and mother in the series, give their children a lot of time and attention, which the author feels is one of the greatest problems facing the modern family.
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"The sociological issue is the important role for a family man and how important it is to give time to each member of his family. First thing that is apparent from the episode is that although Homer is incapacitated, but, still he has time for each member of his family: for Marge, when they are discussing Ned Flanders, with Lisa when she is upset, in his own way he tries to lessen her hurt and for Bart. He even has time to sit an listen to his father. The idea here is that today there are no perfect families and especially with the rise in single parent family the role of Homer is not very different from that of other fathers."
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The Simpsons, 1997.
Examines TV cartoon show's origins, popularity, predecessors & successors in animation. Looks at the show's social effects.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 47.95
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"The Simpsons is a highly successful animated television series on the Fox television network. The success of the show has been noted even more because it is on Fox, a network only about a decade old and in need of as many hits as it can produce. In addition, the fact that the show was part of a genre that usually does not succeed on a network primetime schedule has given it more attention. The Simpsons went on the air in 1990 and remains an important part of the network's schedule today. It has also been imitated with varying degrees of success, though most of the imitators have been on cable outlets rather than other broadcast networks.
The Simpsons began before the show reached network television. Creator Matt Groening first developed the characters for a novel called Mean Kids he wrote in high school. Groening.."
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Homer Simpson: American Icon, 2006.
This paper focuses on the pop cultural icon Homer J. Simpson, the patriarch of creator Matt Groenig's animated Simpson family.
1,386 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines the phenomenon that is "The Simpsons" which is currently the longest-running animated television series. This paper explores the inspiration behind Groenig's amusing yet dysfunctional family which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. The writer of this paper contends and explains how and why Homer Simpson should be considered an American icon. This paper proves that Homer Simpson represents America's moral majority. This paper delves into how Groenig's concept of the "The Simpsons" symbolizes cultural America in the 1990s which explains the show's long-running success. This paper analyzes the character of Homer Simpson who according to the writer represents the typical all-American dad and husband.
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"This basic argument of this report is that Homer Simpson represents the typical American father and husband as anti-hero. He makes a lot of mistakes as a character and is no ways perfect, in fact being very much the opposite of perfect in an exaggerated way. He gains the status of icon not through being heroic, but by being fallible and vulnerable to external problems. The rise of the anti-hero in American society was a twentieth century phenomenon. When people watched television in the fifties there was an Ozzie and Harriet ideal that wasn't really reflected in society, and this and other circumstances led to the formation of a new culture in the mid twentieth century which particularly valued the fallible or human hero, or anti-hero, as a sort of shock to the system."
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O.J. Simpson, 2007.
This paper looks at the O.J. Simpson law case that intrigued America.
986 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer examines the O.J. Simpson case in which Simpson was put on trial for the murder of his ex-wife. The writer provides a summary of the case and then discusses that today, 11 years after the case ended, the debate over Simpson's innocence or guilt continues. The writer notes that Simpson, a college football star, has moved on with his life. However, his reputation haunts him. The writer comments that, throughout the trial and even now, people around the world have conflicting and strong opinions about whether or not Simpson is guilty. The writer points out that some say he looked guilty and displayed behavior that is commonly associated with abusive husbands and privileged celebrities, however, others truly believe that he is an innocent victim of a racist system. The writer concludes that regardless of whether Simpson is guilty or innocent, he is a free man.
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Introduction
Summary
Guilty or Not?
Conclusion
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"The prosecution seemed to have a strong case at first, as Simpson had a clear motive, an opportunity and no alibi. He had a history of physically abusing and harassing Nicole and had made violent threats against her. The prosecution proved that he had recently bought a knife similar in size and shape to what was believed to be the murder weapon. Finally, it was believed that Simpson dropped the bloody gloves, one at the crime scene and one at his home, and that he wore shoes the same size as those found at the crime scene."
"The defense case was not nearly as strong. There were no witnesses to the crime and no actual murder weapon could be found. However, the defense argued that Simpson was framed by police officers and found numerous flaws in the police evidence. They argued that Simpson was as a black victim of a white judicial system, on trial simply because he was a black man and the victim was a white woman."
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The OJ Simpson Trial, 2000.
An analysis of the problems and injustices of the verdict in the trial of OJ Simpson.
1,810 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, $ 58.95
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This paper analyzes Vincent Bugliosi's "Outrage", who recounts and attacks all the problems and mistakes he believes were made in the trial of OJ Simpson, and the reasons why Simpson was not convicted for the murder of his ex-wife and her boyfriend.
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"Author Vincent Bugliosi states that O.J. Simpson?s acquittal is one of the most gross cases of injustice in the history of the legal system. He claims that O.J. walked not because he is innocent of the murders, but rather, that the circumstances surrounding the evidence, the weak and flawed case presented by the prosecution, the legal gaffs made my Judge Lance Ito, and that pertinent and damaging evidence was left out of the court proceedings all contributed to Simpson?s verdict of innocent. The result is that O.J. ?walked.? "
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Homer Simpson's "Manifesto", 2006.
A creative essay on Homer Simpson's outlook on life.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper is a creative essay on how Homer Simpson of the popular television series "The Simpsons", sees various aspects of life, such as family, fitness, job, and religion.
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" In the colorful world of Homer Simpson there are many interesting opinions but only a few core principles. The first and most admirable is devotion to family. Homer loves his wife and children and although his value in the family is ..."
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The O.J. Simpson Investigation, 2002.
Examines factors surrounding the mishandling of the O.J. Simpson investigation by the L.A.P.D.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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In June 1994, football legend O.J. Simpson was charged with the double murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and her acquaintance, Ron Goldman. Despite vast amounts of evidence linking Simpson to the crime scene he was ultimately acquitted, at least in part, because of police negligence in handling the investigation. This paper traces the events surrounding the murders and subsequent investigation to show how the L.A.P.D. failed to provide key evidence and allowed doubts to arise over the credibility of physical evidence it had gathered.
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Lorna Simpson, 2004.
An analysis of the works of photographer, Lorna Simpson.
1,049 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the works of photographer, Lorna Simpson. The paper compares her to Dorothea Lange of the 1930s, who used photography to document the disastrous conditions for Americans confronted with the Dust Bowl in the West. The paper explains that Lange's images demonstrated the urgent need for government programs to assist these disadvantaged people. The paper highlights the parallel with Lorna Simpson's modern-day photographs that do the same: Document the American blacks and demonstrate their personal societal needs. The paper describes how this Brooklyn-born artist uses black-and-white images to portray the situation of present-day American blacks so that uninformed viewers can better understand these individuals' perception of the world.
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"In the 1930s, Dorothea Lange used photography to document the disastrous conditions for Americans confronted with the Dust Bowl in the West. The images demonstrated the urgent need for government programs to assist these disadvantaged people. The photographs told the entire story. Today, Lorna Simpson's photographs do the same: document the American blacks and demonstrate their personal societal needs. This Brooklyn-born artist uses black-and-white images to portray the situation of present-day American blacks so uninformed viewers can better understand these individuals perception of the world. "
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The O.J. Simpson Trial, 2002.
A brief discussion of the O.J. Simpson trial for the murder of his wife.
733 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper gives a brief insight of how the murder of the wife of ex-football-star-turned announcer caught the country's full attention in 1995. It examines some of the evidence leading to his arrest and provides some incriminating facts that the jury did not have access to during the trial and discusses how Simpson was eventually released. It evaluates how the schism between the races still exists and how televised criminal cases and media-hype can cripple the justice system in America.
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"None of this evidence is circumstantial. It was incriminating evidence that pointed to a killer. By law, it was all hard evidence that would have resulted in the conviction of any one else by the justice system. However, the fact that O.J. was a celebrity and the fact that the trial was moved out of Santa Monica were contributing factors to a non-guilty decision.
Unfortunately, too many things went wrong in Simpson's favor and he got off Scott-free. If the LAPD had conducted a full interrogation, if Mark Fuhrman had not lied on the witness stand about his use of the "n" word and if Cochran hadn't played the "race" card so well, justice would have prevailed in this case."
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O.J. Simpson, 2002.
This paper discusses the O.J.Simpson trial.
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This paper explores the impact of the O.J. Simpson trial on law enforcement in the United Sates.
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The O.J. Simpson Trials, 2002.
A look at the O.J. Simpson trials and legal precedents set.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page undergraduate paper examines and analyzes the O. J. Simpson criminal and civil trials of 1995 and 1997 and discusses the interactive nature of the relationship between the media and the audience, and the social changes that resulted.
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OJ Simpson, 2002.
An analysis of the OJ Simpson trial.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper presents the OJ Simpson Case with reference to the role of media in promoting the racial issue of the societal values.
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